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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1909

Page

8

Portland Fire Escapes Tighter Compliance

Chief Jones and city officials pledge strict enforcement of the amended fire escape ordinance patterned after state law. Doctor M. K. Hall will inspect Portland escapes before new builds or conversions to steel, using findings to establish exact local plans. The inspection tour takes place within a week, with immediate construction updates upon return.

Jones Fire Department M. K. Hall Portland

Tug Grayling Missing After Panama Voyage

Mrs Moore appeals for aid as the tug Grayling sails from Panama May 27 with Captain Moore and six crewmen. Last sighted off Cape Blanch, the vessel has not been heard from, and the Merchants Exchange seeks a revenue cutter to assist in the search.

Seattle Merchants Exchange Grayling Moore Panama

Lost three year old found at hospital after long search

Lucile Thomas aged three left 1903 Second Street home and vanished for nearly four hours. A statewide search involved parents neighbors and officials until the girl arrived at Grande Ronde hospital asking to be let in. Hospital staff notified Mrs. Thomas, ending the parents’ anxious vigil.

A. Thomas Second Street Lucile Thomas Fourth Street Grande Ronde Hospital Thomas

Beat-up Dance Spirit Wietime Friday Night

Six popular young men and ladies of the city plan an informal hop at the Elks club next Friday evening. Proceeds will fund a survey of the city park natatorium site after expenses. No formal invitations, admission $1, music promised.

Elks’ Club

For Sale Listings Include Cattle Trading and Property

For Sale or Trade 12 head registered short horn cattle for sale or will exchange for La Grande city property. J. B. Reynolds, phone Black 602. Alfalfa Kay, C. D. Scott, one-quarter mile east of Flouring Mill. Indepen dence phone 1636. Cagel Matott sank sidewalks built and repaired, excavating and filling. Phone Black 1562. House and eight lots in south La Grande with city water and good well, large barn and fruit. Thos. 8. Harris, 1802 B street.

la Grande City J. B. Reynolds C. D. Scott Independence Cagel Matott la Grande Harris B Street

Hawley Near Dead After River Chase and Jail Arrest

Pratt and Burns chased Hawley for miles along the river and claimed he surrendered. On the return to Copperfield Hawley fell from his horse and suffered fatal injuries. Hawley was jailed after locals accused the captors of taking too swift justice. Coroner’s inquest will probe claims of complicity.

Pratt Burns Hawley Copperfield

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